Campaign Monitor Sync - Powered by Zapier

If you're using Campaign Monitor for email marketing and BigContacts for contact management, you can connect the two platforms using Zapier—a no-code automation tool that lets apps talk to each other.

With this integration, you can automatically add or update contacts in Campaign Monitor whenever a contact is added or updated in BigContacts (and vice versa). No more exporting and importing lists every time you launch a campaign.

What You Can Do With This Integration

Here are a few examples of workflows (Zaps) you can create:

• Add a new Campaign Monitor subscriber when a new contact is created in BigContacts.

• Update an existing subscriber in Campaign Monitor when a BigContacts contact is modified.

• Add a new BigContacts contact when a new subscriber is added to a specific Campaign Monitor list.

Each of these can run in the background once set up—saving you time and avoiding data mismatches.

What You’ll Need

Before you start, make sure you have:

• A Zapier account (free and paid plans available)

• A BigContacts account

• A Campaign Monitor account

• At least one contact list in Campaign Monitor

How to Connect BigContacts and Campaign Monitor via Zapier

Step 1: Log into Zapier

Go to zapier.com and log into your account.

Step 2: Choose a Trigger App

Start by creating a new Zap.

For example:
Trigger → Choose “BigContacts”
Event → Select “New Contact” or “Updated Contact”

Step 3: Choose an Action App

Action → Choose “Campaign Monitor”
Event → Select “Add Subscriber” or “Update Subscriber”

Step 4: Connect Your Accounts

Zapier will prompt you to log in to both BigContacts and Campaign Monitor to authorize the connection. Follow the on-screen prompts to grant access.

Step 5: Map Fields

Match the fields between BigContacts and Campaign Monitor (e.g., First Name, Last Name, Email Address, etc.). You can also choose which Campaign Monitor list the contacts should be added to.

Step 6: Test & Turn On Your Zap

Run a test to make sure everything works as expected. If the test is successful, turn your Zap on.

That’s it—your integration is live!

FAQs

Does this sync work both ways?

Yes, but you'll need to create two separate Zaps if you want changes in both platforms to update each other.

Can I filter which contacts get synced?

Yes. Zapier lets you add filters or conditions—for example, only syncing contacts with a specific tag or status in BigContacts.

Do I need to code anything?

No. Zapier is a no-code platform. You’ll just click through setup steps and map the fields visually.
 

Need Help?

If you’d like guidance on setting up your Zap, or you’re running into issues, don’t hesitate to reach out:

• Email: support@bigcontacts.com

• Or visit Zapier Help Center